Job description
The Process-Mechanical Engineer role at Jacobs focuses on water and wastewater projects, providing innovative solutions to complex technical challenges. The engineer will work within a collaborative team of mechanical engineers and designers, primarily in the Northwest and across the United States. This position emphasizes the evaluation and design of pumping and treatment systems, ensuring effective communication with clients. The role offers a chance to contribute to impactful projects that shape resilient environments and thriving cities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- A minimum of 8 years of progressive process mechanical engineering and project delivery experience with water, wastewater, and/or industrial treatment.
- Strong interest in treatment and/or mechanical system design and operation.
- Proficient skills with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Responsibilities
- Evaluate pumping, treatment, and process options to determine the best approaches to solve client challenges.
- Plan and design full-scale pumping and treatment systems, including treatment plant improvements for construction.
- Develop facility layouts and process & instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Create construction documents, including drawings and specifications.
- Conduct data analysis and computer modeling.
- Write technical reports and provide bidding and permitting services support.
- Support construction services and perform field inspections of treatment and mechanical equipment.
Benefits
- Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
55
FY2026
Approval rate
98.3%
FY2026
LCA certified
32
FY2026
Entry-level share
18.8%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+57%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-80%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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